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McNeil appointed as principal of Pinehurst Elementary
Moore County Schools appointed Selena McNeil as the principal of Pinehurst Elementary School.
“With over a decade of dedicated service within Moore County Schools, Mrs. McNeil has a proven track record of enhancing student success and fostering educational excellence,” said the school district in a press release. “As Assistant Principal, she played a crucial role in elevating the school to an ‘A’ rating, demonstrating her commitment to academic excellence and community engagement.”
McNeil holds a Master of School Administration from the University of North Carolina at Pembroke and a Bachelor of Science from Western Carolina University. Her approach emphasizes creating supportive environments for teachers and students, focusing on the importance of building trusting relationships and fostering community collaboration. Her extensive experience includes roles as an elementary school teacher, principal Intern, and, most recently, assistant principal at Pinehurst Elementary, where she significantly contributed to the school’s strategic initiatives and overall success over the past six years.
“We are fortunate to have one of the best leaders in the state and country serving our students, staff, families, and communities,” said Superintendent Dr. Tim Locklair. “I am confident that Selena will continue our tradition of engaging and inspiring students to excel.”
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A highway ramp in Cameron was closed for several hours on Monday morning after a semi-truck overturned, spilling sand.
The truck was traveling on the Highway 24-27 exit to Highway 1 northbound when it overturned and spilled sand in the grass off the ramp.
Motorists were delayed as they were rerouted around the single-vehicle wreck.
No injuries were reported, according to the Highway Patrol.
This is the second time Sandhills Sentinel has covered an overturned semi-truck this month. A semi overturned on Highway 1 in Southern Pines on April 4.
Feature photo: A semi-truck overturns in Cameron on April 28.
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Photos by Cheryl Gilmore.
A Toyota driver traveling on May Street, just past Valley View Road in Southern Pines, swerved Monday afternoon to avoid crashing into a vehicle that was stopped and waiting to turn, according to officials at the scene of the single-vehicle wreck.
The Mazda flipped into a small ditch off the roadway. The car sustained significant damage, leaving its roof nearly flat.
No injuries were reported to the vehicle’s passengers, and no other cars were involved in the wreck, according to officials on the scene.
Responding agencies were Moore County EMS, Southern Pines Fire Department and the N.C. State Highway Patrol.
~Article and photo by Sandhills Sentinel breaking news reporter Brandi Grice.
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The N.C. Department of Transportation will begin clearing and grubbing operations on a stretch of Midland Road in Pinehurst this week.
Beginning April 29, crews will conduct selective tree removal ahead of turn lane construction and median crossover removals.
Tree removal work will take place between Airport Road and Grant Street and is expected to last through the week.
Crossover expansions will begin in early to mid-May in preparation for road resurfacing in the coming months.
This is the first of several projects to improve safety and driver efficiency in the area along with improving bike and pedestrian connectivity.
Motorists are reminded to use caution while driving through the project site and watch for signs and flaggers as work progresses.
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